Release Date:14thMarch 2018
Two new Regional Sales Managers for VBH
Following growing demand for VBH products, particularly the expanding greenteQ range, VBH has appointed two new Regional Sales Managers (RSM) for its UK operation. Adrian Gale will be responsible for the region comprising the Midlands, Northern England and Wales, while Dan Powell will be responsible for Southern England and Wales.
Adrian Gale has been in the industry for 28 years, having worked fora number of hardware manufacturers and distributors.He joined VBH in 2016 as Timber & Composite Door Product Manager – a role he will continue alongside his RSM duties.
He comments: “I have been in the industry for a good few years now and have seen huge changes over the years – mostly for the better, though I do miss some of the characters from back in the day!We have a very skilled team here at VBH, covering all aspects of the business and most importantly we are all striving towards the same goal–success!”
Dan Powell, currently Maintenance & Locksmiths Product Manager, will take on the additional role of RSM for the southern part of the country. Dan has worked for VBH since 2013, when he moved from a hardware distributor. He’s looking forward to the new challenge, saying: “Since I joined VBH the greenteQ range has grown from an unknown industry name to one of the most trusted and reliable brands supplying the PVC-u, aluminium and timber markets. VBH has one of the most experienced sales teamsin the UK and in addition to greenteQ we distribute a range ofwell-known brand suppliers such asMaco, Roto, Siegenia and Yale. With this back-up, taking up the post of Regional Sales Manager is an exciting opportunity. I’m looking forward to meeting new customers and being part of the greenteQ revolution!”
VBH’s greenteQ range is a growing suite of window and door furniture, colour-matched for a seamless and integrated look. For more information, call 01634 263300 or visit
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Image caption: Dan Powell and Adrian Gale
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Note to Editors
Part of VBH Group, the largest hardware distributor in Europe, VBH has been operating in the UK market for over 35 years. Its strong focus on innovation, security and reliable service has helped the business grow to become an established distributor of premium window and door hardware products.
VBH offer its own branded suite of hardware, greenteQ. Launched in 2009, greenteQ is an attractive and innovative suite of window and door furniture. The range has been developed to position it as a premium choice for fabricators and installers. Products include the new matt-brushed stainless-steel pull handles suitable for composite, timber, aluminium, PVC-U and glass doors. Robust and hard wearing, this range comes with a 25-year guarantee and is available in a choice of stylish designs.
greenteQ’s stainless steel Coastline range includes handles, letterboxes, hinges and knockers introduced specifically for coastal and other aggressive environments. Passing the 1,000 hours neutral salt spray test, it meets the requirements of BS EN ISO 9227:2012 for exceptional corrosion resistance. It also benefits from a 25-year guarantee.
greenteQ’s Invisifold is a unique slide & fold system for doors and windows that allows each sash to be moved individually for a full opening, or positioned to give controlled ventilation. The Invisifold door is PAS24 and BSI approved, so installers can fit it in new-builds with independent evidence that it is highly secure and approved to Document Q. Other innovations with Invisifold include 2-wayopening and a new Tilt & Turn solution.
greenteQ’s unique, patented CentreFold and SecuriFold ‘foldaway’ door handles designed primarily for bi-fold doors. Standing only 15mm off the profile, the innovation is a clever ‘key bow’ that folds to 90o, allowing the doors to stack even closer while preventing bashed knuckles! SecuriFold is also ideal for residential doors and Invisifold doors.
VBH recognises the value of ongoing product innovation and reliable service to fabricators. But it also understands the importance of supporting their installers and helping them give their homeowner customers peace of mind on security. As a result, VBH now offer a newQ-secure guarantee. Window and doors fabricators using VBH’s Q-secure approved hardware, including greenteQ, can sign up to it - and installers buying from a Q-secure manufacturer can use the guarantee to help them clinch the deal with homeowners. Homeowners registering the installation directly with VBH online are issued a guarantee certificate and information pack. If their home is broken into as a result of hardware failure during the 10-year guarantee, VBH will pay towards replacing the window or door and make additional payments to the homeowner.
The greenteQ Alpha 2-Star handle has been successfully tested to TS007 in conjunction with the greenteQ Q-Star 1-star profile cylinder to achieve the top 3-star rating. TS007 Kitemark sets out to provide effective protection against attacks on the profile cylinder through picking, drilling, bumping, and snapping.